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Opinion Pieces

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US election: does it matter who is the vice-presidential pick? In Tim Walz’s case, yes

    By David Hastings Dunn, University of Birmingham   The fanfare and publicity surrounding Tim Walz for his first fortnight as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick has sparked renewed interest as to whether the second person on the ticket makes any difference when it comes to the result of the election. The conventional wisdom on the role and significance of the US vice-presidential office – in the words of Franklin […]

todayAugust 14, 2024 17

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Black hairy, strawberry and geographic – what the state of your tongue can say about your health

sruilk/Shutterstock   By Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol   One of my grandmother’s favourite things to cook was cold pressed ox tongue, though it’s a tradition that I don’t really feel the need to continue. Have you ever seen one? Not only is it colossal, but requires a lot of faff in scrubbing, cooking and pressing, as well as removing a thick layer of skin on top before you eat […]

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Olympics: 4 things South African sport tourism can learn from what went right in Paris

    By Brendon Knott, Cape Peninsula University of Technology   If you followed the Paris 2024 Olympics broadcast, you’ll have noticed the breathtaking city backdrop to events, the festive atmosphere and active support of spectators. Touted as marking a new era, the games introduced several innovations in its planning and delivery – starting with an opening ceremony outside a stadium for the first time ever. I was fortunate to […]

todayAugust 13, 2024 15

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Stepping up youth employability for jobs and better life chances

  By Vera Ng’oma, Country Director, Malawi, British Council    These are the kinds of success stories young Africans aspire to achieve, African governments aim to facilitate through their policies, and educational institutions strive to prepare students for them. However, as the world celebrates International Youth Day the challenges are substantial: poor educational outcomes, a shortage of relevant skills, and low job creation. Each year, at least 10 million youth […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 13

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Prioritising workplace wellness: Nedbank Namibia launches its Onsite Wellness Facility for employees

    Over the years there has been growing recognition that work can harmoniously coexist with personal life, rather than compete with it. As companies have shifted towards a more employee-centred culture, prioritising employee wellness has emerged as a key strategy for talent retention. Nedbank Namibia has stayed abreast of international trends in employee well-being and recognises that employee wellness is no longer a luxury but a strategic necessity for […]

todayAugust 12, 2024 36

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Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers

Boniface Muthoni/SOPA Images/LightRocke   By Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel   Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep informed, and express our opinions. But beyond these personal and often superficial uses, social networks play a much more complex […]

todayAugust 9, 2024 16

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Opinion: Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe, not fit to lead SADC

    Opinion Piece By Vitalio Angula, Social Political Commentator and Independent Columnist   The Republic of Zimbabwe will assume the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairmanship on 17th August 2024, taking over Angola, the previous Chair. Notwithstanding rising reports of repression, assaults and crackdowns on members of the opposition and civil society organizations in the country, Zimbabwe is nonetheless set to host the 44th Summit of SADC Heads of […]

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What your nails can tell you about your health

An example of koilonychia (‘spoon nail’). iweevy/Shutterstock   By Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol   As a medical student, nails were one part of my anatomy course that I really struggled with. I found it difficult, at first, to stomach the sight of painful nail injuries. My squeamishness may have stemmed from witnessing someone sharply removing a plaster from their stubbed big toe – only to take the whole toenail […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 43

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Assessing opportunities and drawbacks, building nuclear power plant reactor to meet Namibia’s electricity needs

  Opinion Piece Josef Kefas Sheehama Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Namibia must prioritize building a nuclear power plant reactor if it wants to surpass its current position and become a leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most cost-effective way for Namibia to boost energy security and resilience while diversifying its sources of electricity […]

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